
Mark Ellen and David Hepworth have been talking about and writing about music together and individually for a collective eighty years in magazines like Smash Hits, Mojo and The Word and on radio and TV programmes like "Rock On", "Whistle Test" and VH-1.
Over thirteen years ago, when working on the late magazine The Word, they began producing podcasts. Some listeners have been kind enough to say th... more
| Publishes | Daily | Episodes | 1002 | Founded | 5 years ago |
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Smashing pod from the Smash Hits Team
Like sitting in a pub with some mates chatting about music and arts. We need a book with all the Stackwaddys in it .
‘Keep us in therapy and you can walk the dog at the same time’ goes the ident, well WIYE regularly accompanies me on my late night dog walks and I hope it continues to do so for a long time.
Great raconteurs who must be listened to. One of these guys kind of sounds like Paul McCartney too, which is not bad at all.
Love the pod, guys. Always fun and enlightening. Thanks for the words about Andy Kershaw. I saw Pete Paphides’ column about Andy and he mentioned interviewing Andy for Word Magazine back in the day. Which leads me to the question: Has Pete ever appeared on Word In Your Ear?
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A conversational deep-dive into music history, culture, and personalities, hosted by two veteran music journalists. Episodes frequently center on influential artists, defining moments in rock and folk history, and behind-the-scenes industry stories. The tone is warmly anecdotal, often blending nostalgia with sharp cultural observations, and guests range from legendary performers to biographers and music historians. A standout trait is the show's long-running, knowledgeable vibe—listeners get seasoned perspectives, well-researched context, and engaging banter that feels like chatting with music-obsessed friends. This mix makes it attractive to listeners who enjoy rich storytelling, historical context, and candid conversations with figures sh... more
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